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Nomination deadline is Sept. 5. The Produce Retailer of the Year award has been presented to some of the industry’s best and brightest produce executives, people who foster great cultures and achieve impressive results.

The USDA will invest in at least 18 irrigation districts to help farmers continue commodity production while also conserving water across the West.

Bako Sweet says it has range of summer opportunities for retailers, providing seasonal merchandising options and campaigns

In its latest global walnut report, RaboResearch said slowing demand, weather and global competition have created downward pressure on the industry and will likely cause a shift in bearing acres.

Biogold is a global supplier of citrus genetics. In addition to its mango breeding program, the company manages rights to mango varieties developed by third-party breeders.

Ken Silveira’s 35 years of fresh produce experience includes previous stints as CEO and president for other companies.

The Biden-Harris administration issues financial assistance through the program to more than 43,000 farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to 2021.

Joelle Mosso, associate vice president of science programs for Western Growers, talks about the conflicting needs of sustainability and food safety in fresh produce in this episode of the “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast.

Producers in the federal marketing order for pears grown in Oregon and Washington approved lowering the voting requirement for changes to the fresh pear handling regulations from the current 80% in favor to 75% in favor.

Friesland, Wis.-based Alsum Farms & Produce said its red and yellow conventionally grown potatoes will be in stores soon, followed by its organic russet and red and yellow potatoes.